Mr. Ortega has experience attending and working at great schools. He has been a great coach, pretty high-level. I do recommend him to friends and family when they talk about how competitive it is out there.

I wanted to go to an HBCU, with Howard as my #1 choice. Martin helped me with my essays so much. At the time, I was moving between my mom and dad's places. He really helped me get organized. #legacy

I was always great in school and a stand-out employee, but Martin really upped my game. I felt like I went into the coaching relationship strong, but I came out polished. Reasonable prices, too. THANKS! :)

I have known Professor Ortega for a few years now. He helped me get into grad school and experience success there. After that, he helped me find a job. Now that I am thinking about a career shift, I will be reaching out again. Super impressed!

If you need someone to help guide your child through this overwhelming process of applications, essays, and timelines, my husband and I highly recommend Martin. He is extremely knowledgeable, organized and efficient. Plus, he's able to tune in to what makes a student unique and help them showcase their strengths. This process can be so stressful, but Martin took the pressure off of all of us. We are so grateful for his expertise.

Martin was so reliable during my senior year of high school. He helped me improve my essay writing immensely. I was happy with my choice of going out of state for college, and I attribute some of my success during my four years there to having worked with him. During my time in college, I continued to seek Martin's advice. And, when I graduated, I relied on him for discussions about my career path, and he helped me create an original, attention-grabbing resume. He's been a truly valuable person in my life.

I highly recommend Mr. Ortega as a college counselor! His approach is rooted in decades-long experience teaching high school and working with parents/students. He's highly committed to the best outcomes, and works tirelessly to help his clients find the colleges best suited to their interests and long-term goals. What sets Mr. Ortega apart from standard college counselors is his added focus on minimizing stress through the process, making it as positive and organized an experience as possible.

So far my college coach has helped me make a weekly schedule, and start planning for my college future.

Martin's website and online booking system are well-designed and easy to use. The booking system's notifications work well and are easy to understand.

Martin has been a great coach since I was in high school. He helped me to become a better writer and a more disciplined student. When I got to college, I felt prepared, and I have since relied on him when I have needed career advice.

Martin has been a trusted coach for years. He counseled me as I made my decision about which college to attend. Compassionate and supportive, he also helped me navigate my transition from college to the professional world years later. He is approachable and thorough, and has been an essential part of my journey.